Blues bring in All Blacks duo
Charlie Faumuina and Patrick Tuipulotu will make their first starts of the season for the Blues against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Sonny Bill bolsters Chiefs
The Chiefs have made 11 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's match against the Crusaders in Hamilton, including four positional switches.
Force start Saffa flank
Brynard Stander will make his first start of the season for the Force against the Hurricanes in Perth on Friday.
Laulala replaces suspended Franks
The Crusaders have made three changes to their starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
O’Connor starts at last for Reds
James O'Connor will finally make his Reds debut after being given the No 10 jersey for their match against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
Stirzaker back for Rebels
The inclusion of Nic Stirzaker is the only change to the Rebels' starting lineup for Saturday's match against the Brumbies.
Moore to lead Brumbies into battle
Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore returns to captain the Brumbies against the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday.
Highlanders bank on Marty
Marty Banks will make his Highlanders debut against the Reds in Dunedin on Friday.
Cheetahs call on Cornal
Cornal Hendricks will start on the wing in one of two changes to the Cheetahs side for the match against the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Du Toit ready to step up
Former Springbok lock Albert van den Berg believes Pieter-Steph du Toit and the Sharks have the edge going into Saturday's clash with the Vodacom Bulls. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
